common idioms

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What does it mean if someone says the situation is 'getting out of hand'?

Back

The situation is getting out of control.

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What does the idiom 'It’s raining cats and dogs' mean?

Back

It is raining hard.

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What does it mean when a friend tells you to 'break a leg' before a performance?

Back

She wants to wish you good luck.

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What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?

Back

Very rarely.

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What does it mean to 'keep an eye on' something?

Back

To take care of or watch carefully.

Front

What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

Back

To reveal a secret.

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What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

Back

To be exactly right about something.

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What does 'piece of cake' mean?

Back

Something that is very easy to do.

Front

What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

Back

To make a wrong assumption or pursue the wrong course of action.

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What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

Back

It is your turn to make a decision or take action.